Paul Skenes speaks out as bold insider prediction sparks major debate about his Pittsburgh Pirates future
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ittsburgh Pirates fans are starting to feel nervous. Their star pitcher, Paul Skenes, is having an amazing rookie season, but new reports suggest he might not be around for long.
As the trade buzz gets louder, many wonder if the Pirates are preparing to let go of their biggest young talent. The idea sounds shocking, but there might be a deeper reason behind it.
Paul Skenes is becoming one of the best pitchers in baseball
In his first full Major League Baseball season, 22-year-old starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes has been dominating. Paul Skenes has 148 strikeouts in just 116 innings pitched and a 1. 94 ERA as of July 2025. His excellent stats this year are among the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Notwithstanding Skenes' achievement, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in difficulty collectively. One of the lowest in the league, their present record is 38-56. This subpar showing has left some to wonder whether the team will trade Paul Skenes rather than constructing around him.
On Monday, July 8, 2025, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalist Noah Hiles said he believes Paul Skenes will leave the Pirates after the 2026 season.
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'If I had to make a bet right now, I think 2026 will be Skenes' final full year in Pittsburgh,'
he said in a mailbag article.
Paul Skenes responds to
trade rumors
as team struggles grow louder
Paul Skenes addressed the rumors in a calm and honest way.
'Ben's job is to create a winning team,'
Paul Skenes said, referring to Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington.
'If he feels trading me is the right thing to do, then that's his decision.'
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Paul Skenes also said he wants to win and help the team succeed
. 'We owe something to the city,'
he added, hinting that he wants the Pirates to return to their winning ways like they did between 2013 and 2015.
Meanwhile, Ben Cherington said on July 9 that trading Paul Skenes is not being discussed 'at all.' Still, fans and reporters wonder how long the Pirates can keep their star if the team doesn't improve.
With the Pirates' offense ranked at the bottom of the league in many stats, the pressure is on to rebuild fast. Whether they trade Paul Skenes or build around him, the decision will shape the team's future.
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